SNAP
Virginia Department of Social Services
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Benefits and practical help in Virginia
CommonHelp handles SNAP and health-coverage applications. Cover Virginia provides a separate health-coverage phone and document-support route.
Start with food or health coverage
This center covers application routes for SNAP and Medicaid and links to practical guides for other needs. Each program makes its own eligibility decision. A listed office or website does not guarantee admission, funding or services in your language.
Cardinal Care (Medicaid) / FAMIS
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
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Find the office that handles your area
The correct office can depend on your county, city, program or type of coverage. Use the official locator and check the instructions on your notice.
Local Departments of Social Services
- Who this route is for
- People applying for or managing social-service benefits
- Area covered
- Virginia cities and counties
- Cost information
- This listing does not confirm the cost of every service. Ask what, if anything, you would pay.
- Language information
- Ask for help in your preferred language. We have not confirmed an interpreter appointment or the language offered at every office.
- How to contact the service
- Use the phone or address shown for the office serving your area. Confirm its hours and whether you need an appointment before travelling.
Source checked: 2026-09-14
Help with other needs
These guides explain the next action. Confirm local availability and conditions with the service.
Sources and scope
- Virginia DSS — SNAPSource checked: 2026-09-14
- Cover Virginia — How to applySource checked: 2026-09-14
- Virginia DSS — Find your local departmentSource checked: 2026-09-14
Find social support, one task at a time
Choose the problem you need to solve. Find what to prepare, who to contact and another route if the first option does not work.